@sweetnothingnyc in the original 'Sweet Nothings' babydoll, a one of a kind piece crafted from 19th century chantilly lace, styled over the more recent 'Erythea' lingerie set in contemporary French lace. I released a tiny capsule collection of OOAK antique lace babydolls and camisoles back in 2016; I'm always a bit conflicted about working with antique materials as they're both fragile and finite, but it's also a joy to bring new life to such beautiful textiles. I'm also of the view that not all clothing has to be practical, and it's ok for garments to just exist for the sake of beauty. One criticism that I often hear about the use of antique lace is that it 'belongs in a museum', when the reality is... museums don't want it, they already have enough, or it's not considered special enough to preserve - and I regularly buy lace that's literally being deaccessioned by museums! Still, it's difficult to ignore that these fabrics are very fragile and difficult to launder, which means the owner has to be extra careful during wear and care. What's your stance on the upcycling of vintage and antique materials? 📷 @karenobrist